Gold Coast Paragliding
Paragliding on the Gold Coast
Come fly with us tandem paragliding on the Gold Coast Hinterland! Join us on a scenic paragliding flight overlooking spectacular panoramic views from Mt Tamborine and Beechmont, of surrounding rainforest, farmland, Scenic Rim area and the Great Dividing Range from over 2000ft to the ground. We fly from the popular Mt. Tamborine Hang Glider Launch and Lookout as well as the Mount Tamborine Paragliding Launch. Paragliding is one of the rawest and most pure forms of flight. It involves the use of a paraglider, where the pilot sits in a comfortable chair-like harness which is suspended by a large, curved (aerofoil) fabric wing. There is no noisy engine, or whirring propellers. In fact, whenever someone asks us how does a paraglider fly, we simply like to say, “With magic”.
Your pilot will launch and land the glider, while you experience a real thrill and adreneline rush as you run towards the edge and are lifted into the air as the paraglider builds up speed. Once you are seated in your harness you can enjoy an unrestricted view of the landscape far below as you glide out to the landing area at speeds of around 40kph. It is a kin to sailing three-dimensionally in the air.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
A Tandem Paraglider is a purpose built certified aircraft that is much larger than a standard Paraglider so that it can carry the weight of two people. The Tandem Paraglider is flown by the pilot positioned behind the passenger and each has their own separate comfortable seat harness. The harness allows the legs to be lowered during takeoff and landing but during the flight you are sitting back in a comfortable semi reclined position.
IS TRAINING REQUIRED?
No training is required; we talk the passenger through all the necessary steps before we launch into the air. The pilot launches, flies and lands the glider while the passenger enjoys the ride and soaks up the views. During each flight the pilot explains and demonstrates the controls and if conditions allow, the passenger will be invited to actually fly the Tandem glider should they so wish.
WHO CAN FLY?
There are minimal requirements to fly as a passenger and we take up passengers of all ages and walks of life from all over the world. Passengers must however be 10 years of age or older, weigh no less than 30kg and no heavier than 80kg (passengers heavier than 80kg may still fly if they are taller than average, but please call us first on 07 5543 5939 before booking), and they must be able to jog 4-5 steps so the Instructor can build up a safe takeoff speed before leaving the ground.
How much does it cost?
Affordable At Only A$225
By high gliding only in optimal flying conditions from our 2000ft Mount Tamborine Paragliding Launch and our very popular picnic Hang Glider Launch and Lookout, we save time on logistics, avoiding time wasted waiting for the wind to turn. This means we can charge less than other tandem paraglider operators do. We do this so that gliding like a bird can be experienced at a price everyone can afford.
OUR LOCATIONS
We are based in Canungra, in the spectacular Gold Coast Hinterland and have four major paragliding sites and 7 paragliding launches taking every wind direction, nearly 2000ft in height. This is why paragliding Queensland, Australia, is second to none! Unlike many other seasonal sites across the country, our sites are generally flyable for 12 months of the year,
35MIN FROM GOLD COAST
Our paragliding sites are a short scenic drive from the Gold Coast, 45 minutes from Gold Coast airport, and access to our hang gliding and paragliding launch sites from the coast are through some of the regions major tourist hubs, including the serene Beechmont, and the popular Mt. Tamborine. And if you're thinking of paragliding sunshine coast, we are only a couple of hours away from there
1 HOUR FROM BRISBANE
We have the closest major paragliding sites to Queenland's capital, Brisbane. There are several routes into Canungra from Brisbame, approximately 1 hour away, with the option of going scenic or taking the M1 or Toll roads. We are only 1 hour drive from Brisbane International Airport.
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TAKE SELFIES!
It's no longer the Nineties! We won't charge you to take inflight photos / footage and share wonderful memories with your friends and loved ones. Bring your own selfie stick and snap away!
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GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE
Our unique self service booking system means you can register, choose a date to fly from the available slots, and if you later need to reschedule or the weather is not suitable for flying, just log back in and reschedule!